What does andropogon furcatus mean?

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an·dro·pogon fur·ca·tus

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  1. bluestem, blue stem, Andropogon furcatus, Andropogon gerardiinoun

    tall grass with smooth bluish leaf sheaths grown for hay in the United States

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  1. andropogon furcatus

    Andropogon gerardi, commonly known as big bluestem, is a species of tall grass native to much of the Great Plains and grassland regions of central and eastern North America. It is also known as tall bluestem, bluejoint, and turkeyfoot.

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  1. andropogon furcatus

    Andropogon furcatus, commonly known as Big Bluestem, is a perennial grass species native to North America. It is characterized by its tall height, often reaching up to 8 feet, and its distinctive bluish-green stems which turn bronze or red in autumn. This grass produces forked flower clusters, hence the name 'furcatus,' meaning 'forked' in Latin. Andropogon furcatus forms an important part of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, providing habitats and food for a range of wildlife. It is often planted for ornamental purposes because of its height and color characteristics.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of andropogon furcatus in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of andropogon furcatus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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